AZTAREX

Lightweight multi-purpose ice tool

A pared-down version of the AZTAR, the AZTAREX excels in situations where every gram counts but there's no room for sacrifices. Perfect for technical, fast-and-light mountaineering. The hand rest provides extra support and allows the tool to be used leashless. When not needed, it can be removed and stored in the shaft so as not to interfere when plunging the tool in snow.The included BLUEICE pick is designed for hard ice and hooking. Available in adze and hammer versions.

• Comfortable to use, even leashless, due to the hand rest
• High performance swing due minimal weight at rotation point (minimized shaft weight)
• Efficient placements: thin, forged, finely worked pick for hard ice; steeply angled first tooth for thin ice and hooking
• Curved upper shaft for ease of placement and hooking
• Works well in piolet-canne usage: the hand rest can be removed and stored in the shaft (via a screw on the side) so as not to interfere when plunging the tool in snow
• Adze (U10 P) or hammer (U10 M) versions available